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20 May 2026
Strengthening primary care connections – highlights from EMPHN’s recent events
EMPHN recently delivered a series of high‑impact events designed to support learning, collaboration, and capability building across general practice, allied health and aged care. Across…
Aged and palliative care
19 May 2026
Palliative and end‑of‑life care: resources to support general practice
General practice plays a key role in delivering timely, coordinated and compassionate palliative and end‑of‑life care in the community. A range of updated tools and…
Aged and palliative care
19 May 2026
Now available: Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub FastTrack – Mastering MBS billing for multiple procedures and aftercare
Minor procedures are commonly performed in general practice, yet applying the multiple operation rule and aftercare provisions remains a frequent source of confusion. These rules often intersect…
General practice
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27 November 2025
SupportConnect now operating as Medicare Mental Health
SupportConnect is now operating as Medicare Mental Health. While the name has changed, the service remains the same. Medicare Mental Health is accessible nationally, and…
Mental health
25 November 2025
HealthPathways Melbourne GP Mental Health Treatment Plan information updated
The Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) information on HealthPathways Melbourne has been updated to reflect the new protocols that came into force on 1 November…
General practice
20 November 2025
Residential Aged Care Equipment Grants Program
The Victorian Department of Health, launched the Residential Aged Care Equipment Grants Program, part of the Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Residential Aged Care Staff to…
Aged and palliative care
18 November 2025
EMPHN Annual Report 2024–25: Charting progress, driving impact
Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) is proud to share our 2024–25 Annual Report: Charting progress, driving impact. This year’s report showcases the collective achievements of our…
EMPHN Insights
14 November 2025
Statewide Referral Criteria – new suite of children’s surgery and ophthalmology conditions
Statewide Referral Criteria – new suite of children’s surgery conditions New statewide referral criteria for a range of children’s surgery conditions come into effect from…
General practice
11 November 2025
Have your say – Palliative Care Needs Assessment
Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) has engaged Scyne Advisory to support the delivery of a Palliative Care Needs Assessment (PCNA) as part of the Greater Choices…
Aged and palliative care
11 November 2025
Have your say: General Practice Engagement Survey now open
Your feedback is vital to improving the support we provide to general practices. By sharing your experience, you’ll help us identify challenges, close gaps and create better opportunities for your practice. Previous…
General practice
11 November 2025
Help shape Allied Health Services in Eastern Melbourne
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) invites Allied Health professionals in the catchment to take part in the EMPHN Allied Health Survey. This survey aims…
Allied health
10 November 2025
November Bulk Billing and Better Access changes – new resources now available
Bulk billing incentive (BBI) expansion BBI items can now be claimed for bulk billed services for all patients with a Medicare card. This expansion is…
Digital health